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Eric Ramsay Named West Brom Head Coach Amid Struggles

1/11/2026

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Eric Ramsay, 34, has been appointed West Bromwich Albion head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
He replaces Ryan Mason after defeats left the team 18th in the Championship, with his first match set for Friday against Middlesbrough.
Ramsay previously coached Minnesota United in MLS, delivering the club's highest points total and a 2025 fourth-place finish.
Dennis Lawrence will assist Ramsay, joining from Minnesota.

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Eric Ramsay, 34, has been appointed West Bromwich Albion head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
He replaces Ryan Mason after defeats left the team 18th in the Championship, with his first match set for Friday against Middlesbrough.
Ramsay previously coached Minnesota United in MLS, delivering the club's highest points total and a 2025 fourth-place finish.
Dennis Lawrence will assist Ramsay, joining from Minnesota.